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PA HB1684
PA HB1684In child custody, further providing for definitions, for award of custody, for standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody, for presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody, for factors to consider when awarding custody, for consideration of criminal conviction and for parenting plan; and making editorial changes.
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Introduced
09/19/2023
09/19/2023
In Committee
06/11/2024
06/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for definitions, for award of custody, for standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody, for presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody, for factors to consider when awarding custody, for consideration of criminal conviction and for parenting plan; and making editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 23 (Domestic Relations), regarding child custody. The key provisions include:
1. Defining terms like "equal parenting time," "shared physical custody," and "supervised physical custody."
2. Establishing a presumption, rebuttable by clear and convincing evidence, that shared physical and legal custody, and equal parenting time, are in the best interest of the child.
3. Allowing for temporary custody orders and specifying the process for such orders, including the consideration of affidavits and a presumption in favor of shared custody and equal parenting time.
4. Modifying the factors the court must consider when awarding custody to include past abuse, level of conflict between parties, and their willingness to cooperate.
5. Addressing grandparent standing for shared physical custody and supervised physical custody, and the consideration of criminal convictions and child abuse in custody decisions.
6. Requiring the use of a standardized parenting plan form to address legal and physical custody arrangements.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (33)
Jamie Flick (R)*,
Joseph Adams (R),
Mike Armanini (R),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Mike Cabell (R),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Jill Cooper (R),
Justin Fleming (D),
Marla Gallo Brown (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Jim Gregory (R),
Manny Guzman (D),
Joe Hogan (R),
Rich Irvin (R),
Aaron Kaufer (R),
Tarik Khan (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Maureen Madden (D),
Carl Metzgar (R),
Eric Nelson (R),
Tarah Probst (D),
Jim Rigby (R),
Brad Roae (R),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Alec Ryncavage (R),
John Schlegel (R),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Ryan Warner (R),
Dane Watro (R),
Last Action
Re-referred to JUDICIARY (on 06/11/2024)
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